Norton Commando 961 cafe racer (2014-14)

The Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer motorcycle is a 2014-14 model with a parallel twin engine, hydraulic lifter, and 2 valves per cylinder. It has a capacity of 961 cc and a compression ratio of 10.1:1. The bike is air cooled with a dry sump lubrication system and fuel injection. It has electronic ignition and an electric starting system. The maximum power output is 59.7 kW / 80 hp at 6500 rpm, with a maximum torque of 90 Nm / 9.2 kgf-m / 65 ft-lb at 5200 rpm. The clutch is a wet multi-plate with hydraulic lifter and the transmission is 5-speed constant mesh. The final drive is by chain with a 525 “O” ring.

The frame is a tubular steel with an integral oil tank, while the rake is at 24.5 degrees and trail at 99 mm / 3.9 in. The front suspension is 43 mm Ohlins USD, with adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping, while the rear suspension is Ahlins reservoir-style twin shocks with adjustable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping. The front brakes are Brembo 2 x 320 mm fully-floating high carbon stainless steel discs, with 4 piston Brembo radially mounted calipers, and a Brembo front brake master cylinder with integral reservoir. The rear brakes are Brembo single 220 mm disc, with 2 piston caliper, and a Brembo rear brake master cylinder. The front wheel has a size of 3.50 x 17″, with 36 spokes, while the rear wheel is 5.50 x 17″, with 40 spokes. The front and rear tyres have sizes of 120/70-17″ and 180/55-17″, respectively. The wheelbase is 1420 mm / 55.9 in, with a seat height of 813 mm / 32 in. The dry weight of the bike is 188 kg / 415 lbs, with a fuel capacity of 17 L / 4.5 US gal.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Norton Commando 961 Caf~A(c) Racer

Year: 2014-14


Engine: Parallel twin, push rod, hydraulic lifter, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 961 cc / 58.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 88 x 79 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.1:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Lubrication: Dry sump
Exhaust: Caf~A(c) Sports exhaust, Euro 3 compliant
Induction: Fuel injected
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 59.7 kW / 80 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque: 90 Nm / 9.2 kgf-m / 65 ft-lb @ 5200 rpm
Clutch: Wet multi-plate with hydraulic lifter
Transmission: 5 Speed, constant mesh
Final Drive: Chain, 525 “O” ring

Frame: Tubular steel with integral oil tank
Rake: 24.5 degrees
Trail: 99 mm / 3.9 in
Front Suspension: ~A43 mm ~Ahlins USD, adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping.
Front Wheel Travel: 115 mm / 4.53 in
Rear Suspension: ~Ahlins reservoir-style twin shocks, adjustable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping.
Rear Wheel Travel: 100 mm / 3.94 in
Front Brakes: Brembo 2 x ~A320 mm fully-floating high carbon stainless steel discs, 4 piston Brembo radially mounted calipers. Brembo front brake master cylinder with integral reservoir
Rear Brakes: Brembo single ~A220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper. Brembo rear brake master cylinder
Front Wheel: 3.50 x 17″, 36 spoke
Rear Wheel: 5.50 x 17″, 40 spoke
Front Tyre: 120/70 -17″
Rear Tyre: 180/55 -17″
Wheelbase: 1420 mm / 55.9 in
Seat Height: 813 mm / 32 in
Dry Weight: 188 kg / 415 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 L / 4.5 US gal

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